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Rudera Syrah 2005
by Jasper Raats

Rudera Syrah 2005
  • Big brother of the Lula Syrah which is served in Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant
  • Made by Jasper Raats, who got a 4.5 star rating in John Platter's South African Wine Guide
  • Aged in oak for a rich, smokey savoury finish
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Janene Scott

Comment on: Rudera Syrah 2005



Superb wine. Lovely and smooth and still a full bodied wine.

by Janene 19/01/2010 21:39

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Phillip Howells

Comment on: Rudera Syrah 2005



Another fine wine from Jasper Raats but not quite up to Lula. Rich, spicey and full bodied.

by Phillip 07/01/2010 11:44

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sarah sevastopulo

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Not that good

by sarah 20/11/2009 16:52

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Noeleen Carslaw

Comment on: Rudera Syrah 2005



Trying to give 4 stars.Loved the Lula , big, bold red wine. However the Rudera is also good but entirely more subtle. Vanilla and spicey notes and smooth to drink. An elegant syrah.

by Noeleen 18/11/2009 22:14

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Jasper Raats

"Wine is in my blood - usually literally! I grew up with wine, tasting it with my dad and working amongst my Godfather's vines. My big brother, Bruwer, is also a winemaker and my ancestors were Hugenots from the Loire Valley. Winemaking is more of a hobby than a job to me. I love what I do. The soil, to feel the sun, to freeze your ass off during winter pruning, to smell and taste in the wine the flavours you were hoping for. I would definitely consider myself a 'green' winemaker. I try to be as natural as possible. I am constantly working towards fully sustainable practices and aim to be 100% organic as soon as possible."

The Facts


Style: Big Reds
Grape: Shiraz, Grenache & Other Spicy Reds
Country: South Africa
Alcohol: 13.00%
Vintage: 2005
Size: 75cl
Customers who rated this wine
Janene Scott

Janene Scott (1)

Rated this wine:

4 Stars
Rod Leaver

Rod Leaver (15)

Rated this wine:

4 Stars
Noeleen Carslaw

Noeleen Carslaw (45)

Rated this wine:

3.5 Stars
Andrew Town

Andrew Town (6)

Rated this wine:

4 Stars
Robert Marples

Robert Marples (21)

Rated this wine:

4 Stars